SOCIÉTÉ MÉCANIQUE D’IRIGNY (SMI)
As a subsidiary of Toyota, this French car components company had some specific challenges. They turned to ETIAH to help them come up with an SAP system for their unique needs.
CHALLENGE
- Change the existing management system for an integrated one that would supports growth, operations management and business operations.
MISSION
- A full SAP implementation including finance, accounting management, purchasing and supply, sales facilitation and production management
- Managing the switch to a new system – including guiding users on how to best manage their new system
BENEFITS
- An integrated system for all production
- Improved visibility of client orders and production
- Improved monitoring of profits
OUR APPROACH
- Analyzed client needs
- Designed, developed and tested out a new system
- Trained users on how to best use their new system
- Provided implementation and post-implementation support
SILVATRIM
At a time when companies were using multiple systems for management and production, Silvatrim was looking for an integrated system that would reduce information loss whole ensuring information accuracy
CHALLENGE
- Conduct a complete information system overhaul and implement one that would enable users to share information both internally and externally.
MISSION
- A full SAP implementation all modules: finance, accounting management, purchasing, sales distribution, planning and quality management.
BENEFITS
- An increase in productivity
- A highly reliable system that would ensure the smooth, seamless flow of important information
- Stock management, production management, costs monitoring
- Project scheduling (PS)
OUR APPROACH
- Analyzed client needs
- Designed, developed and tested out a new system
- Provided implementation and post-implementation support
- Trained and coached users throughout the change
NOVARTIS
As a longtime SAP customer, this healthcare giant needed ETIAH to replace outdated software with cutting-edge SAP technology that would support the company’s global strategy of unifying people, business processes, information, and IT systems throughout its worldwide operations.
CHALLENGE
- Replace outdated software systems at office in more than 50 countries worldwide with several business applications from SAP.
- Drive down integration costs and further reduce total cost of ownership and harmonizing IT infrastructure and all management reports by rolling out several applications (that would cover areas such as HR, supply chain management and CRM).
MISSION
- Implement a Controlling-Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module
- Design and implement the Code system & kernel
- Implement and ensure the roll-out in two European countries
- Convert and migrate the creation of strategic reports using SAP
BENEFITS
- One unified system that provides management with access to accurate, up-to-date, real-time reporting
- Reduced risk of human error, improved information accuracy and reliability
OUR APPROACH
- Designed, developed and installed the CO-PA kernel
- Converted and created strategic reports using CO-PA
AVENTIS PASTEUR MSD
Several years after the installation of their SAP system, this pharmaceutical company entrusted ETIAH with the task of re-educating key users in their finance department on how to properly use the Financial and Controlling functions
CHALLENGE
- Re-train users on how to get the most out of their system, thereby increasing efficiency
MISSION
- Provide post-implementation and training support
- Offer support for the company’s financial and controlling departments across Europe
BENEFITS
- Empower users to feel more comfortable, thereby Increasing systems usability
OUR APPROACH
- Developed a training program to help finance users relearn the basics and key areas of their system
- Trained users to compile reports using Report Painters software
- Provided support
- Maintained the system
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA
As a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, Pratt & Whitney Canada powers business, general aviation and regional aircraft and helicopters. The company turned to ETIAH to help them put an aerospace- and defense-specific SAP in place.
CHALLENGE
Implement an SAP for aerospace and defense that would provide a proven, end-to-end Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solution that supports processes for base maintenance, component repair and line maintenance.
MISSION
- Provide the SAP team with support in Controlling-Profitability Analysis
(CO-PA) implementation - Implement Project System as well as Customer Services accounting
BENEFITS
- This new feature manages the engine configuration and incorporates service bulletins, customer requirements and airworthiness certificates
- Accelerated engine turnaround times and a host of internal improvements
- Improved scheduling plans and shop load balancing
- Improved parts visibility for global inventory management
- Increased available information as well as the speed with which it is delivered, including all engine information and history of parts or events
OUR APPROACH
- Analyzed client needs
- Provided support and knowledge transfer
SARA LEE
Sarah Lee, a company with a portfolio of food and beverage products that generates nearly $9 billion in annual net sales, charged ETIAH with the implementation of an SAP controlling module.
CHALLENGE
- Roll out of their existing SAP core system
MISSION
- Implement an SAP controlling module
- Supervise the implementation of a controlling module in France (as part of a European project)
BENEFITS
- A unified management system for the whole world ensures a better use of resources, harmonizes all business processes (like finance, purchasing and sales, and production), and reduces operating costs
OUR APPROACH
- Provided an analysis of the company’s needs
- Adjusted client needs to the existing template
- Designed and developed a new system
- Implemented product costing
- Laid the groundwork for liaisons between onsite consultants and the remote team